FENDER

• (noun) a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact

  synonyms : buffer

• (noun) a barrier that surrounds the wheels of a vehicle to block splashing water or mud

  "in Britain they call a fender a wing"

  synonyms : wing

• (noun) a low metal guard to confine falling coals to a hearth

• (noun) an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track

  synonyms : buffer , cowcatcher , pilot

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